Get ready to dive into some exciting news! 🏊♀️✨ Li Yajie just made waves at the Chinese National Diving Championship in Shanghai, snagging the gold medal in the women's 1-meter springboard final with an impressive 313.03 points! 🥇🌟
This isn't just any victory—it's the first gold for Shanxi Province in the tournament! 🎉 Talk about making a splash! 🌊
The competition was fierce, with top-notch divers from all over since the 1-meter springboard is back as a medal event at the Chinese National Games. Li went head-to-head with Lin Shan, both absolute legends in the diving scene. 🤩 Li had previously clinched the title at the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest in 2022, while Lin took it home in Fukuoka in 2023. 🏆🏆
Li led the scoreboard in all five rounds, nailing her fifth dive with a stunning 70.5 points after completing a 305C with a difficulty degree of 3.0. That's some serious skill! 🤯 Lin gave it her all but came in second, trailing by 23.7 points.
\"I could do it during daily practice, but didn't do it well in past competitions,\" Li shared with a smile. \"I just tried to keep calm and focus on doing my best.\" 💪💕
Lin, ever the sportswoman, said, \"I was behind Li a bit on every front, so I lost. Personally, I think I did well during practice, but I was injured before coming here, so I lacked some systematic training. It is what it is.\" 💫
Big congrats to both amazing athletes for their incredible performances! Can't wait to see what they dive into next! 🌟🏊♀️
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Li Yajie wins gold for Shanxi at Chinese National Diving Championship
cgtn.com
